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Onn 4k Android TV Streaming Box with Voice Remote - $19.88

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OK, so this isn't really a deal per-se, because they 'roll back' the price to $19.88 pretty regularly, but the new 4k Amazon box is trending to the front page for $139.99 right now and I wanted to put this up so that people are aware of just what a horrible deal that is.

Here's the product: https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-An.../636597403

Like the Amazon box, this:
- Streams 4k on all major platforms (Widevine L1)
- Has support for lots of apps (better, actually, since this has play store)
- Supports USB 2.0 peripherals (via the use of an OTG adapter

Important Differences:
- This is 802.11AC instead of Wifi 6E (really doesn't matter unless you need the 6Ghz band, AC has plenty of BW)
- This runs nearly stock Android instead of FireOS (better, in my opinion)
- This has fewer ports
- This costs over $120 less

This is fast enough for light 3D gaming, emulation up to SNES and easier to emulate PSP or N64 games, and cloud gaming.

ETA Prime did a review of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzm_BsPtoGE

These do have overheating issues, just plan to replace it in a year from the beginning ... or drill some 'style holes' in the case to help with cooling.
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Created 09-30-2022 at 07:50 AM by danjayh
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lgmayka
09-30-2022 at 08:01 AM.
09-30-2022 at 08:01 AM.
If I connect it to a 3D TV, can it stream the (few) 3D movies I own on Vudu?
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Shonn
09-30-2022 at 08:02 AM.
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I've used one of these since the beginning of the year. The overheating issue is a bit of a pain, the remote will lose connection when it overheats (typically when watching something) and won't work again until it cools down. I have to use the Google TV app remote when it overheats, apparently it does something to the bluetooth when overheating. It's worked great otherwise, very snappy and I like the Google TV interface more than any of the others.
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namlook
09-30-2022 at 08:30 AM.
09-30-2022 at 08:30 AM.
Quote from Shonn :
I've used one of these since the beginning of the year. The overheating issue is a bit of a pain, the remote will lose connection when it overheats (typically when watching something) and won't work again until it cools down. I have to use the Google TV app remote when it overheats, apparently it does something to the bluetooth when overheating. It's worked great otherwise, very snappy and I like the Google TV interface more than any of the others.
A streaming box that overheats and shuts down the remote? That sounds really frustrating to use.
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09-30-2022 at 08:42 AM.
09-30-2022 at 08:42 AM.
Quote from namlook :
A streaming box that overheats and shuts down the remote? That sounds really frustrating to use.
Hanging it from the back of the TV seems to work based on some of the posts I read. I've had mine for a couple days and that's what I did and I never noticed any serious heat.

Or they sell USB fans for $9-10. Even with a fan, for $30, the performance is way better than anything else in this price range.
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09-30-2022 at 08:47 AM.
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this daily price for two years already
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09-30-2022 at 08:49 AM.
09-30-2022 at 08:49 AM.
"isn't really a deal"
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09-30-2022 at 08:52 AM.
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So i be able to side load all the app. just like amazon fire stick? Thanks
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09-30-2022 at 08:57 AM.
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Quote from phdo :
So i be able to side load all the app. just like amazon fire stick? Thanks
Yep. Has Google Play store too
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09-30-2022 at 10:13 AM.
09-30-2022 at 10:13 AM.
This streaming device is garbage. Had 3 of them, all 3 failed due to overheating, causing the remote to lose connection, making it absolutely useless. Using Google device now.
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09-30-2022 at 11:57 AM.
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I haven't experienced any overheating issues with mine. Works much better than Fire sticks and no bloat.
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09-30-2022 at 12:03 PM.
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People have always stuck heatsinks on their rokus don't know why people are above it on a $20 box.
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09-30-2022 at 01:08 PM.
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09-30-2022 at 01:34 PM.
09-30-2022 at 01:34 PM.
Quote from Shonn :
I've used one of these since the beginning of the year. The overheating issue is a bit of a pain, the remote will lose connection when it overheats (typically when watching something) and won't work again until it cools down. I have to use the Google TV app remote when it overheats, apparently it does something to the bluetooth when overheating. It's worked great otherwise, very snappy and I like the Google TV interface more than any of the others.
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I haven't experienced any overheating issues with mine. Works much better than Fire sticks and no bloat.
So is the QA luck of the draw thing where some of them are prone to overheat and others not?
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danjayh
09-30-2022 at 02:52 PM.
09-30-2022 at 02:52 PM.
Quote from SturgeonGeneral :
"isn't really a deal"
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With the context that a device with nearly identical functionality and specs is currently on its way to an FP deal for $140. Just sayin'.
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